Jamie Mayo, mayor of Monroe, is one of 14 candidates in the race for the 5th Congressional District seat. The election is Oct. 19.

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Greg Hilburn
Gannett Louisiana

Mayo, a Democrat, spoke Wednesday about the Oct. 19 special election to replace U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Ruston, who resigned, effective Sept. 26, citing an inability to get things done amid partisan political gridlock. He has been named head of the state Department of Veterans Affairs, effective Sept. 30.